Fink took the matter under advisement following oral arguments on July 18 and issued his ruling on Aug. 1 agreeing with the arguments presented in the defendants’ motion to dismiss.
Fink stated Wilcox indicated she was seeking neither a writ of mandamus nor injunctive relief and the declaratory judgment she seeks would have no binding effect.

AUGUST 7, 2013

Recently Rural/Metro Firefighters at Station 825 in Cave Creek officially placed a new fire engine into service. The new engine 825, a SpartanERV is an impressive piece of firefighting equipment. It features a 750 gallon tank, a 1250 gallon per minute pump, numerous hose discharges and advanced foam capabilities. The 236 inch wheel base and high road clearance was specifically designed to meet the challenging topography in the Cave Creek area. Perhaps the most distinctive feature of the new pumper is its distinctive “Rural Green” color, a long standing symbol of the Rural/Metro Fire Department.

AUGUST 7, 2013

CAVE CREEK – The third Gun Down by Sundown will take place November 1-3 during Wild West Days, Arizona’s largest western event. Six Gun Entertainment, LLC will present the impressive gunfight competition which involves the participation of numerous groups from around Arizona and the nation including:

Food and monetary donations needed to help Foothills Food Bank help others

Summer is a quiet time in our communities because of the heat. Many people have been away, spending time in cooler places. However, the food bank is always busy and the number of people who depend on them for help doesn’t drop off in the summer – quite the contrary.
If you can help out just one month, this is a great month to make a difference. If you can help out on a regular basis, even better, and this is a fine time to begin. Whether you drop off donations at one of the permanent donation locations at businesses around the area, at the food bank (their new address is 6038 E. Hidden Valley Drive and they are around the curve), mail a check (P.O. Box 715 Carefree, AZ 85377) or donate online at www.foothillsfoodbank.com, your generosity will be greatly appreciated.
Here are the permanent donation locations around the area:

AUGUST 7, 2013

The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is running a secretive, multi-million dollar slush fund that finances lavish trips for state legislators and has misled the Internal Revenue Service about the fund’s activity, two government watchdog groups charged today.

AUGUST 7, 2013

Republican businessman Wil Cardon files to run for Arizona Secretary of State

MESA – Arizona businessman Wil Cardon filed papers Monday with the Arizona Secretary of State declaring his candidacy for the office of Secretary of State in 2014.
In the coming weeks and months, Cardon will launch a formal announcement and campaign platform.

“Arizona has been home to my family for five generations, and I feel privileged to live and raise my children in such a wonderful state,” Cardon said. “My parents instilled in me the importance of public service and giving back to the community, and that is why I am running for Secretary of State. As Secretary of State, I will fight for fairness and transparency while always working to improve our state for Arizonans today and for future generations.”